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    "id": 876922,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/876922/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherargei",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
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    "content": "Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for that indulgence. I made my comments when the new development came up, but I also note that the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government has dismissed the Senate with contempt. I think this is total disregard to the independence of the three Arms of Government. He should respect the Senate and Parliament as a whole because he needs us to assist him in passing this law. The Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Matiang’i, must know that he is being summoned by the Senate in the interest of Kenyans and must appear. It is no longer an option. We did invite him, but we are now summoning him. We expect him to be here in person and not through any other person, including the Principal Secretary. We want to get the hard facts before we proceed with this matter. This disregard of the Senate by Government officers should come to a stop. They must respect the Senate. We will not sit back and allow such Government officials to take us for a ride. We are here on behalf of many Kenyans and to assist in oversight and legislation. Finally, I attended the State of the Judiciary and Administration of Justice address today. The President was very clear that no one is above the law. He said that we should inter-depend constructively. He must tell that also to his Cabinet, so that some of these things can be respected. I thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for that indulgence."
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